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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for December 15

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In 1964, On Another World, on the night before Pat Matthews' (Susan Trustman) murder trial was to begin, she still refused to take the truth serum despite a last-minute plea from her father, Jim (Shepperd Strudwick).

In 1964, The album Beatles '65 was released in the U.S. just in time for Christmas. It includes songs “I Feel Fine”, “Sheʹs A Woman”, “Iʹll Be Back”, “No Reply”, “Iʹm A Loser”, “Honey Donʹt” and “Rock And Roll Music”.

In 1964, The San Francisco Warriorsʹ Wilt Chamberlain scored 58 points, including nine in overtime, to give the Warriors a 134-132 victory over the New York Knicks.

In 1964, The major leagues agreed to a two year deal with ABC to broadcast 27 games each year. The network paid $12.2 million for the rights.

In 1966, On Dark Shadows, David Collins (David Henesy) discovered Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) in the secret room but was afraid he might get into trouble so he ran away and left her there still tied up.

In 1966, Walt Disney dies of acute circulatory collapse, caused by lung cancer, at age 65. He had won more than 950 honors and citations worldwide, including 48 Academy Awards and seven Emmys. Roy O. Disney, president of Walt Disney Productions, is named chairman. Donn Tatum becomes president, and Card Walker is appointed executive vice president for operations. FBI director Hoover orders Walt Disneyʹs name removed from the FBIʹs records as an active SAC contact.

In 1967, Beatles release “Christmas Time is Here Again”.

In 1967, On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) revealed to his wife, Maggie (Bethel Leslie), that the hospital board requested he use the morals clause in Althea's contract to terminate her employment.

In 1967, The Beach Boys meet Maharishi Yogi in Paris and learn transcendental meditation

In 1967, The Beatles album Magical Mystery Tour was certified as a Gold Record for selling over a million copies a week before it even had a chance to make the charts in America.

In 1967, In Paris, the members of the Beach Boys have their own audience with guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

In 1967, The Beatles released “The Beatlesʹ Fifth Christmas Record”

In 1968, Grace Slick, performing with the Jefferson Airplane on the “Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” appears in blackface and raises a black-leather glove in the black power salute at the conclusion of “Crown of Creation.” The incident is one of several which leads to the showʹs cancellation the following season.

In 1969, The Plastic Ono Band, the group led by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, played their first and only concert at Londonʹs Lyceum Ballroom in Britian with proceeds destined for UNICEF. It included George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Delaney and Bonnie, Keith Moon, and Billy Preston. Their concert was called “Peace For Christmas”. The next day, “War Is Over, If You Want It” billboards go up in major cities around the world.

In 1970, “All Things Must Pass” album by George Harrison was released

In 1970, “Pendulum” album by Creedence Clearwater Revival was released

In 1971, On The Edge of Night, Liz (Alberta Grant) received a telegram that said her father, Orin Hillyer, and stepmother, Julie Jamison, had been critically injured in a plane crash.

In 1971, “Hot Rocks” album by The Rolling Stones was released

In 1973, R.C., “Merry X-Mas Everybody” by Slade peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1973, The Pirates of Caribbean ride opened at Disneyland.

In 1964, "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1965, "The Flight of the Phoenix" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1966, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1967, "Valley of the Dolls" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "Greetings" was released by West End Films; Brian De Palma (director); Robert De Niro, Jonathan Warden, Gerrit Graham; Comedy; Black Comedy

In 1970, "Compañeros (Italy)" was released by Variety Distribution; Sergio Corbucci (director/screenplay); Dino Maiuri, Massimo De Rita, Fritz Ebert (screenplay); Franco Nero, Tomas Milian, Jack Palance, Fernando Rey, Iris Berben, José Bódalo, Eduardo Fajardo, Karin Schubert, Gino Pernice, Gérard Tichy, Álvaro de Luna, Tito García, Lorenzo Robledo; Comedy

In 1970, "There's a Girl in My Soup" was released by Columbia Pictures; Roy Boulting (director); Terence Frisby, Peter Kortner (screenplay); Peter Sellers, Goldie Hawn, Tony Britton, Nicky Henson, Diana Dors, Judy Campbell, John Comer, Gabrielle Drake, Nicola Pagett, Geraldine Sherman, Thorley Walters, Ruth Trouncer, Françoise Pascal, Christopher Cazenove, Raf De La Torre; Romantic; Comedy

In 1970, "The Wild Country" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Robert Totten (director); Calvin Clements Jr., Paul Savage (screenplay); Steve Forrest, Vera Miles, Ron Howard, Clint Howard, Dub Taylor, Jack Elam, Frank de Kova, Morgan Woodward, Woodrow Chambliss, Karl Swenson, Mills Watson; Western; Adventure

U.S. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Come Get To This” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Come Live With Me” by Ray Charles peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Corazon” by Carole King peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Pretty Lady” by Lighthouse peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Most Beautiful Girl” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Who's In The Strawberry Patch With Sally?” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “American Super Hero” by Dickens peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Beg, Borrow and Steal” by Ohio Express peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Chattanooga Choo-Choo” by Harpers Bizarre peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Detroit City” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Georgia Pines” by Candymen peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'm So Proud” by Keith peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “In and Out Of Love” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Keep On Truckin'” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Keep The Ball Rollin'” by Jay and The Techniques peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Kingston” by Joe Probst peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Let Me Try Again” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “O-O, I Love You” by The Dells peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ooh Baby” by Deon Jackson peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Painted Ladies” by Ian Thomas peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Reach Out For Me” by Burt Bacharach peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Red and Blue Makes Grey” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sorrow” by David Bowie peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Stag-O-Lee” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ten Little Indians” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The People In Me” by Passing Fancy peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “When You're Gone” by Brenda and The Tabulations peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You Better Sit Down Kids” by Cher peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, 🎄 “Merry Xmas Everybody” by Slade peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Amoureuse” by Kiki Dee peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Keep On Truckin'” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Street Life” by Roxy Music peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Like Sister and Brother / The Songs We Used To Sing” by The Drifters peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Flashback” by Paul Anka peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Harlem Song” by The Sweepers peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “One Way Ticket To Anywhere” by The Osmonds peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Angie” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Der kleine Prinz (Ein Engel, der Sehnsucht heißt)” by Bernd Clüver peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'd Love You To Want Me” by Lobo peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Killing Me Softly With His Song” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Minnie, Minnie” by Mouth and MacNeal Philips peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “My Friend The Wind” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Ballroom Blitz” by The Sweet peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Legenden om Metzgar” by Benny Borg peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Peacemaker” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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